Estelle took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “Then, I’ll have to trouble Mr. Lamont to give me a lift home.”

Jonathan didn’t say anything, just turned around and walked out.

Estelle changed her shoes and followed him. When she went out, Jonathan’s car was already waiting outside, a familiar scene that threw Estelle for a loop.

In the car, the man in the driver’s seat spoke nonchalantly, “Come sit in the front.

Estelle frowned and replied. “I’m fine here.”

“You treating me like a chauffeur?” His tone was unreadable.

Estelle got out of the car and moved to the passenger seat. After she buckled her seatbelt, the man started the car and slowly pulled away from the Lamont family residence

Estelle stared out the window. The man was focused on driving. Neither of them spoke, as if they had nothing to say to each other.

thing. It can tum two people who were once

phone suddenly rang. She

guess where I am?”

voice of Manley came through the receiver. Even though Estelle didn’t have the speaker on, it sounded particularly clear inside the quiet car…

red light

all. I’m upset! Manley sounded hurt. “I’ve missed you

asked, “You’ve sorted

need you to

shot forward. Estelle was jolted against the seatback, only then realizing the

Jonathan. His face was as expressionless as ever

where are you?” Manley asked.

heading

just left the airport. Will be there in an hour. Wait for me, let’s have lunch together,” Manley said gently,

back

while. Manley finally hung up.

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